"I was reading the dictionary. I thought
it was a poem about everything."
                     --Steven Wright

Appropriate Preposition:

  • Brood on (over) ( মন খারাপ করা ) Do not brood over your misfortune.
  • Blush with (for) ( লজ্জায় রাঙা হওয়া ) She blushed with shame.
  • Zest for ( অনুরাগ ) She has no zest for music.
  • Look over ( পরীক্ষা করা ) He is looking over the answer papers.
  • Glance at ( চোখ বুলিয়ে নেওয়া ) He glanced at me casually.
  • Admit of ( স্বীকৃতি পাওয়া ) Your conduct admits of no excuse.

Idioms:

  • Fall flat ( ফলপ্রসূ না হওয়া ) My advice feel fiat on him.
  • By and by ( শীঘ্র ) He will come here by and by.
  • At a low ebb ( নিম্নমুখী ) His fame is at a low ebb now.
  • From hand to mouth ( দিন আনে দিন খায় ) The poor man lives form hand to mouth.
  • hold your horses ( সবুর করা ; ধৈর্য ধরা ) Hold your horses in trouble, you will get your reward.
  • To the letter ( অক্ষরে অক্ষরে ) He followed my advice to the letter.